1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Birch Manuals
  4. Touch terminals
  5. BCP-760
  6. Operation manual

Birch BCP-760 Operation Manual

Portable terminal
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
BCP-760 Portable Terminal

Operation Guide

Birch Technology Inc.
www.birch.com.tw

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the BCP-760 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Birch BCP-760

Summary of Contents for Birch BCP-760

  • Page 1: Operation Guide

    BCP-760 Portable Terminal Operation Guide Birch Technology Inc. www.birch.com.tw...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 5. COMMUNICATION ..............................25 1.11INSTALLATION..................................25 1.12DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING..........................26 5.1.1 Downloading a file from Host to BCP-760 using the Kermit Server ................26 5.1.2 Uploading files from BCP-760 to HOST using the Kermit Server ................. 27 CHAPTER 6. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................28 CHAPTER 7.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1.Introduction

    Chapter 1.Introduction The BCP-760 is a programmable and flexible data collection device that can be utilized in a variety of data acquisition applications. It can be used as a portable data entry device and it can also be used as a programmable dedicated computer that receives and runs application programs downloaded from a host computer.

  • Page 4: Keypad Subsystem

    Circuit (IC) in the BCP-760. 1.1.3 Bar Code Input Port The BCP-760 has a built-in barcode decoder. The terminal reads bar code labels through an integrated laser scanner module or CCD module. 1.3 Diagnostics and Power - On - Test The system diagnostic routines exercise the ROM validity check, test the RAM, system parameters, the keypad, the real time clock, the RS-232 port, LCD and scanner port.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2.System Software Organization

    BCP-760 Operation Guide Page 5 of 31 Chapter 2.System Software Organization The BCP-760 system software is organized into two modules: the kernel module and the application module (see diagram below). MODULE ORGANIZATION ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ┌───────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │ │ APPLICATION │Terminal │...

  • Page 6: Operation Flow

    "WARNING LITHIUM BATTERY LOW" When the main battery is low, a warning message will be displayed on the LCD when BCP-760 is power on. For BCP-760, it can automatically detect battery status, a warning sign will be display on battery icon on the upper side of LCD.
  • Page 7 A program downloaded to the BCP-760 may be automatically executed each time the portable terminal is turned on. In order for the program to be auto-ran, it must be downloaded to BCP-760 with the name AUTOEXEC.EXE. When the BCP-760 is turned on, the system will scan the file directory and execute the program, otherwise it will enter a mode of operation called the READY mode.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3.Operating Modes

    1.7 Keyboard Modes --- Using BCP-760’s keyboard The keypad of BCP-760 consists of 27 rubber keys, the ⊙ key is used to switch on/off the unit and other 26 keys are used to control the unit and key in data. The use of keyboard is categorized to three modes: normal mode, command mode, and alpha(betic) mode.

  • Page 9: Normal Mode

    Supervisor Mode 3.1.4 Ready Mode The Ready mode is the default resident operating mode. In the Ready mode the BCP-760 is configured as a portable programmable device, and is capable of receiving files (Download) from or transmitting files (Upload) to a Host PC.

  • Page 10: User Mode

    After the Warm Start, the BCP-760 enters the Ready mode and shows the Ready mode screen as shown left. The first line indicates the model code and BIOS firmware version number. The second line shows the size of the installed RAM.
  • Page 11 Block mode applications perform similar functions to character mode, except that the input characters will not be sent to the host one character at a time. Instead the BCP-760 holds the data in its internal buffer until a termination character is received. Specifying parameter linepage, lineterm, and pageterm in the terminal control table programs the termination character.
  • Page 12 Deletes a program or data file from the BCP-760 RAM disk. REMOTE DEL filename Exit Kermit Mode Before making use of the Kermit server, switch the BCP-760 to the Supervisor mode and set the BCP-760 communication parameters to match the host/PC system. See Section 3.2.3.1 Device Configuration. 1.8.1.4 The DIR command shows RAM disk file directory with the following information: MYPRG.EXE...
  • Page 13 DATE & TIME Set System Clock/Calendar By selecting “1.DATE & TIME” in the SET menu, you can set the BCP-760 date and time. The date and time can be used as the time stamp to be appended to an input data record by an DATE-TIME SETUP application program.

  • Page 14: Supervisor Mode

    The BCP-760 Supervisor mode allows the user to configure and validate the BCP-760 hardware. To switch the BCP-760 to the Supervisor mode of operation do the following: 1. Turn off the BCP-760. 2. Press and hold down the [CMD] and [] keys simultaneously, then switch on the BCP-760 by pressing ⊙ the [ ] key.
  • Page 15 Configuration menu, the LCD will display the BARCODE Setup as shown below. << BARCODE SETUP>> CODE 39 Press [] or [] to toggle between settings. Press [ENT] to set. Setup decoding of BCP-760 supported bar code symbologies Symbology Setup Category ( default ) Code 39...
  • Page 16 AutoLF Use the [] key to toggle between ON or OFF, then hit [ENT] to make the selection. When AutoLF is set to ON, the BCP-760 will append a LF (10 hex) character to the input data block. Mode Use the [] key to toggle between BLOCK and CHAR, then hit [ENT] to make the selection.
  • Page 17 Enable the FormBuilder application by selecting 4 (4.FORM) in the Supervisor mode menu. When FormBuilder is enabled, the BCP-760 will first ask the user to specify data fields in four categories including field prompt, data length, and data type and device type. After defining all data fields, the user must [CMD] then [Alpha] key to end the setup of the data field.
  • Page 18 When FormBuilder is enabled, a data file named FORM.DAT will be created in the BCP-760. FORM.DAT stores the data as entered by the user after FormBuilder is invoked. The BCP-760 will not allow the user to redefine the data fields in FormBuilder once the FORM.DAT has been created. The file FORM.DAT must be deleted in order to implement any change in the configuration of FormBuilder.
  • Page 19 Recovery) and RESUME OFF (disable recovery) 3. Press [ENT] to complete the setting 2.AUTO OFF Use the [] key to set auto-off timeout from 1 to 9 minutes. The BCP-760 will turn itself off automatically after being idle for the time period specified in the setting.
  • Page 20 3. Press [ENT] to change the Password 3.2.3.7 Initialization The user can command the BCP-760 to execute a Cold Start that will clear all data stored in the RAM Disk and configure the terminal to default values. Make sure your data has been backed up to a Host/PC before performing this function.
  • Page 21 UPDATE BIOS been selected, the BCP-760 will search for any update BIOS file in the RAM disk performing the update. If BIOS file is not found, the BCP-760 will wait for the file to be downloaded from the communication port. After the upgrading is completed, the BCP-760 will automatically execute a COLD START.
  • Page 22 If BIOS file not found 3.2.3.8Diagnostics The BCP-760 has a built-in diagnostics program to test the terminal's hardware. The test routines are data destructive. Therefore, before running the diagnostic program, make sure you back up the data in the BCP-760.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4.Hardware Overview

    Chapter 4.HARDWARE OVERVIEW 1.9 INTRODUCTION The BCP-760 is a handheld data terminal that has an integrated laser-scanning module or CCD module for bar code reading. A rechargeable Li-ion battery pack power the BCP-760. A lithium backup battery preserves data stored in the RAM when the power main battery is used up or during the replacement of the main battery.

  • Page 24: Scanner

    An optional charging/communication cradle (dock station), model CRD-760, gives users a convenient environment for daily use of the BCP-760. The cradle has provisions for a quick charge circuit to fully charge the Li-ion battery pack installed in the unit in about 2~3 hours. The cradle also allows users to link the BCP-760 to host computer either through RS-232 point-to-point for data communication.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5.Communication

    The remote connection of BCP-760 is established by linking a pair of modems through the telephone line. Once your BCP-760 has been connected with a modem to a telephone line, you can dial from the BCP-760 to a remote host computer. The computer needs to be attached to a modem through the telephone line. After the...

  • Page 26: Downloading And Uploading

    MULTI Please refer to the BCP-760 Programming Reference Manual for detailed description of ESC commands. Before you download or upload a file from the PC to the BCP-760, connect your BCP-760 and HOST using the LOCAL method. 5.1.1 Downloading a file from Host to BCP-760 using the Kermit Server This function downloads a file from host to the BCP-760.

  • Page 27: Uploading Files From Bcp-760 To Host Using The Kermit Server

    BCP-760 Operation Guide Page 27 of 31 5.1.2 Uploading files from BCP-760 to HOST using the Kermit Server Having collected the data into the BCP-760, the user can upload one or more collected data forms to your On BCP-760: •...

  • Page 28: Chapter 6.Troubleshooting

    Verify operation steps with user's manual, or • Power off and on your BCP-760, then press some keys to check if an audible beep is generated for each key pressed. If not, call for service. 8. If encounter any other abnormal symptoms,...

  • Page 29: Chapter 7.Power Sources

    3 hours. The BCP-760 checks the power level of the main battery when the portable terminal is in use; however, the backup battery is only checked during power-on-test. Both low battery conditions will be signal to the user by a warning message on the LCD.

  • Page 30: Main/Backup Battery Replacement And Installation

    BCP-760 Operation Guide Page 30 of 31 1.13 MAIN/BACKUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION Main Battery 1. Make sure the unit is turned off. 2. Turn over the unit. Slide tab from right to left (see illustrations in next page). 3. Slide the main battery pack from battery compartment.

  • Page 31: Main Power Battery Charging With Ac/Dc Adaptor (Regular/Normal Charge)

    1.14 MAIN POWER BATTERY CHARGING WITH AC/DC ADAPTOR (Regular/Normal Charge) When the PDT shows “Main battery low” message or icon , the battery pack in BCP-760 needs to be recharged. Plug one end of an AC-9VDC/1A power adapter into the DC-jack of RS232 cable and the other end into a wall outlet.

Table of Contents